The Packers had already been eliminated Formosa-seaso. Play, but the Bears were vying for their first post-season appearance since the 1963 NFL Championship Game.

Enter „Lieutenant Don“ (Don Horn), who returned from US Army active duty, lead the Packers to a 28-27 victory over the Bears, No NFL player does this any more. The Packers’ victory eliminated the Bears from post-season competition that year and securing the Minnesota Vikings their first-ever post-season berth versus the Baltimore Colts.